Adventure: A Tale of Two Domains (DM:Luinnar, Judge:renau1g)

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You manage to squeeze out the window and rappel down the tower. Dripping with rain, you find yourself outside the keep's walls.

Finding that nobody followed you, you make your way to the front door to get inside and find it locked. With your attempt to save the rest of the party foiled you decide to settle beneath the overhang of the door for the night.

You dream that you are a mighty human knight with blue eyes and long blonde hair. In your shining armor you slay foul dragons, saves fair damsels, and fights off hordes of monsters, single handily saving the kingdom.

Suddenly you find a sharp pain in your back. You have been stabbed from behind. Turning you see your best friend, Reinhardt, smiling at you. You have always been a thorn in my side, he says. Now I can get rich by collecting my reward from the Dark Kingdom and get rid of you at the same time.

You pass out, the last thing you remember is wizards standing over you and your very essence being, drained, no more like copied from your body.

You wake up and find it morning and that your wolf pup pack is sleeping next to you. But when did he fall asleep? Warforges do not sleep. Perhaps it is the lycanthropy? But that dream, it was so vivid...

The keep door seems to be open, finally surrendering to your attempts to enter.
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You have a restless night's sleep. You dream that you are a great hunter chasing your prey. You spot a deer and chase after it on all fours. You make a leap and clamp your razor sharp jaws down upon its neck.

Hunger satisfied, you get up from your meal you to hear a crackle of leaves in the distance. The bushes part to show a man carrying a crossbow. I've got you now, beast! he says, and with a twang the bolt fires, speeding towards your forehead.

You suddenly wake up in a cold sweat. What a vivid dream you had! It was almost real. You find yourself scratching your wounds caused by Sir ExSixTen yesterday. Glancing at it you find that it has heal rather oddly.
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The party wakes up to the morning sun shining in through the windows. One seems to be open, everyone must have been too tired to close it last night. There is also a makeshift rope dangling out the window and Sir ExSixTen seems to be missing.

You make your way down stairs and find the dining room table adorned with a splendid meal of spiced porridge, cantaloupe, and freshly squeezed grape juice. Your host is seated at one end enjoying his meal.

Ah I see you are awake. Please sit down. I have prepared a letter to be sent back to Akriel, and would be endeared if you would deliver it for me. I believe she is still in Skald. After that we will not inconvenience you further. Dominiani says.

GM: Everyone gets an extended rest.
 

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Sir Exsixten barges in the door wearing a bedsheet as a cape with half-a-dozen wolf pups trailing behind wrestling with each other, pouncing on his cape, and chasing butterflies. He sits down at the table as if nothing strange is going on.

SIR EXSIXTEN PREFERS THE LETTER 'X' SO HE'LL CARRY THAT TO AKRIEL. NO FURTHER PREPARATION NECESSARY.
 

Uh, yes, I am glad I can count on you, Dominiani says hesitating a bit, then handing a sealed bone tube to the Warforged. Of course the message is of a personal nature and I must ask you not to read it. Please see that none but Akriel lay their hands upon it.

As you must be aware, you have our deepest gratitude for your help in this troubling time. he says standing up and bowing to everyone in turn.
 

"Hey, why don't you come with us? Surely it would mean more if you were to deliver your message in person. Also, Akriel wants your protection from some lord. I think it would put her mind at ease if you were around."
 

"Hey, why don't you come with us? Surely it would mean more if you were to deliver your message in person. Also, Akriel wants your protection from some lord. I think it would put her mind at ease if you were around."
At this suggestion Dr. Dominiani looks surprised, then a bit afraid and finally what could be termed resolved. You are right, it is time to rescue my beloved and face the danger that she has faced all this time. Please give me a while and I will prepare for the journey. he says, leaving the room.

Time passes, a bit too long to be packing things, but soon enough the doctor returns with a backpack and wearing a wolf-skin hooded traveling coat. Thank you for the escort, I am ready when you are. he says.
 

[FONT=&quot]Shall we go? [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Dr. Dominiani says, putting on his hood and leading the way. One again you travel the way back to Skald. The air is crisp and cold from last night's rain, but not unpleasant. During the walk Dominiani points out with his gloved hands various wildlife and plantlife native to the region. The pups follow behind. Dominiani seems to be pleased by their presence.

About midday the party stops for rest and a bite to eat. Dominiani offers around some sandwiches he packed, ham and cheese, as well as a canter of wine. He also tries offering some sandwich to the wolf pups, but despite his kindness towards them they seem leery of him.

After lunch the party heads back on the road and reaches Skald that afternoon. Remember nobody is to know I am here, that man that is hounding my beloved may have spies, Dominiani whispers, pulling his hood up to further cover his face. She should be at The Old Kartakan Inn, he says leading the way to the familiar building in which you met Akriel before.

You better lead the way, I don't want to cause suspicion, Dominiani says stopping at the door. Standing on his tiptoes Jax opens the door, and is greeted with the familiar sight of the doorman. You majesty! It is an honor to see you again! the man says bowing to Jax. Mistress Akriel is here and I am sure she will be happy to see you, please let me lead the way to her.

The doorman leads the way past the common room and down a passage. He then opens a locked door with a key and leads the group up some stairs. Guests to see you my lady, he says, bowing and exiting.

Akriel is sitting on a sofa next to a table, partaking in a light meal. Guests? I don't remember... she says, confused.

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You sense a magical aura around Akriel, one that was not there before. It seems that she is surrounded by some powerful enchantment.

[sblock=Arcana=28 (same roll)]
The enchantment seems to be a spell used to alter ones appearance, it looks like this women is not who she claims to be!
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It is lovely to see you my dear! Dominiani says pulling back his hood. Your friends were successful! I have the Crown of Soldiers with me. Finally with its power I will be able to protect you and rid you of that blackguard who hounds you. He says, pulling the crown out of his backpack.

Thank you my love, you have done well... Akriel says reaching towards the crown.

I hope I am not late my love, I came as quick as I could. Another familiar voice calls out from behind. You turn around to see another women coming up the stairs. The light of the room hits her face and shows that it is the face of Akriel!
I hope you were not waiting too lo-
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]YOU![/FONT][FONT=&quot]the other[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Akriel cries, pointing at the first Akriel. Dominiani quickly pulls the crown out of her reach.

Oh my! the first Akriel shouts stepping back. It is him! she says pointing at the second Akriel. The man whom you saved me from before! It all makes sense! I just today found out that he is a wolfwere and can change his appearance at-will! He must be masquerading as me!

That means I have been betrayed!Akriel says pointing at Dr. Dominiani. He, he, he is a Vampire! His real name is Daclaud Heinfroth! He must be working with that terrible man! Please protect me from them!

I had enough of these games old man! The second Akriel shouts to the first. I was not ready to take the next step in our plans, but it seems you have forced my hand!

It is too bad you know too much. the second Akriel says turning to the party. I was going to let you live, but it looks like I will have to get rid of you along with my father!

Shall we my love?

Yes I think so. Dr. Dominiani says, you see his kind faced now replaced with a menacing fanged grin.

The second Akriel gives a toothy smile. Soon the teeth lengthen, the jaw turns into a muzzle, and her hair starts to envelope her whole body. Fingernails grow into claws and her legs lengthen causing her to tower over everyone in the room. The second Akriel, now a wolfwere, claps her clawed hands and two white wolfs bound up the staircase, growling at the party. You can hear the wolf pups whimper under their hiding place beneath a nearby table.

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[FONT=&quot]Other Akriel
HP: 264/264 Bloodied: 132
AC: 25, Fort: 27, Ref: 22, Will: 24
Vulnerability 10 silver
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[FONT=&quot]Dr. Dominiani [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]HP: 252/[/FONT][FONT=&quot]252[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Bloodied: 126
AC: 27, Fort: 24, Ref: 26, Will: 25
Immune: Disease, Poison
Resist: 10 Necrotic
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Vulnerability: 10 Radiant[/FONT]
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Winter Wolf:
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]HP: 124/[/FONT][FONT=&quot]124[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Bloodied: 62
AC: 26, Fort: 25, Ref: 24, Will: 22
Resist: 10 cold
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Akriel?
[FONT=&quot]HP: ???/[/FONT][FONT=&quot]???[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Bloodied: ???
AC: ??, Fort: ??, Ref: ??, Will: ??
Immune: ???
Resist: ???
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Vulnerability: ???[/FONT]
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Furniture is difficult terrain. The doors are closed and can be opened with a minor action (if not locked).
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GM: Monster Init=17 if you roll equal or higher you may post your turn (remember the Warlord bonus).

So far Akriel? is not hostile.
 

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Quagmire gazes back and forth, clearly baffled. As the shapeshifters' fangs emerge, he growls angrily "I don't know what be goin' on here, but I'll not be gotten rid of quite so easy as that. Bring it, Fluffy!" But his confusion costs him valuable moments, and his sword clears its sheath a moment after his foes react.

OOC: initiative 16
 

Brenn turned to Andras. "You just had to ask the doctor to come along..." With his bow already in hand, the ranger was already moving...

OOC: Initiative 1d20+13 with bonus= 31; roll Roll Lookup
>Will actually wait to see who else is going first- might change things a bit
 

While the werewolf, vampire, and young lady are exchanging death threats, Jax readies his daggers and decides on which softskin he wants to skewer first.

[sblock=ooc]Initiative 25. (1d20+13+2=25)

What should we focus on first? Wolves? Dr Domiani?[/sblock]
 

Brenn turned to Andras. "You just had to ask the doctor to come along..."

Nearly matching the elf in speed, Andras grins back widely, "What can I say? I'm a gluton for punishment." The smile fades and is replaced by a scowl as the faint lines of energy running across his body begin to blaze angrily, "I'll say this too: I'm really tired of wolves." Andras punctuates this remark by sending a broadhead arrow twisting through the female wolfwere's body.

[sblock=Actions]Initiative 27. Let's try to get the wolves, and hopefully Sir Exsixten can tank the doctor.

Free: Berserker's Fury, +2 to damage rolls until the end of the encounter.
Standard: Relentless Wounding Werakriel. Hits AC 34 for 20 damage. Until the end of the encounter, my allies gain a +5 power bonus to damage rolls against her.
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[sblock=Andras's mini-stats]Andras genasi Warlord 9
Initiative: +13 | Passive perception: 19 | Passive Insight: 14
AC: 25 | For: 23 | Ref: 20 | Will: 17
HP: 66/66 | Bloodied: 33 | Surge value: 16 | Surges: 9/9
Resist: 5 Fire
Speed: 6 | Languages: Allarian, Primordial
AP: 1 | Second Wind: not used
Melee Basic Attack: +14 vs AC, 1d10+7 damage
Ranged Basic Attack: +15 vs AC, 1d10+10 damage
Powers: Paint the Bulls-Eye, Direct the Strike
Insightful Warning, Staggering Shot, On My Mark, Takedown Strike
Relentless Wounding, Create Opportunity
Firedeath, Inspiring Word (2/2), Shake It Off, Reorient the Axis
Rebounding Longbow, Boots of the Fencing Master, Feytouched Armor, Boar Tusk Helm

Skirmishing Presence:
When an ally who can see Andras spends an Action Point to make an attack, that ally can shift five squares before or after the attack, and gets a +1 bonus to attack rolls with said attack.

Conditions:
+2 to damage rolls

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